Celestial orientation in recently metamorphosed Bufo americanus

TitleCelestial orientation in recently metamorphosed Bufo americanus
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1973
AuthorsDole JWalter
JournalHerpetologica
Volume29
Pagination59-62
KeywordsVERTEBRATES
Abstract

Newly metamorphosed Bufo americanus moved predominantly at right angles to their home shore, in the direction toward the shore, when released in water or on land and able to view the sun. When the sun was obscured, no clear evidence of orientational abilities was found. Directional choice appeared to be random when only the stars could be seen.